Alternative news and discussion for Scottsboro, Jackson County Alabama and the Tennessee River Valley as I see it. Responsible comments to articles welcome. As always, "Watch for Snakes," particularly those wearing suits.
MAIN STREET ALABAMA “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision.” - Helen Keller. VIDEO PRESENTATION, A VISION OF SCOTTSBORO'S FUTURE Presentations by the Directors of the Decatur and Ft. Payne Alabama Main Street Programs - questions and answers.
Jackson County Commission in the Board Room today, March 26, 2018. Mr. Ashburn, back to camera; left to right around the table: Mr. Guffey District 1; Mr. Venable District 2; not visible, Mr. Manning, County Administrator; Mr. Sisk District 4 and Ms. Gilbert District 3 (photo by G. Morgan)
Note on Agenda, Item 1, Public Hearing regarding designation of the "Windows Creek Technology Park" (Google Data Center) as an Industrial Park in Jackson County Alabama; Date of April 9, 2018 in the Jackson County Courthouse, 1st Floor Commission Board Room, at 4:30 PM.
City Council President Tony Wallingsford opens meeting with prayer.
Scottsboro City Clerk Whitney Phillips received recognition for her tireless efforts in preparing the city's municipal ordinances for online publication. The online access to Scottsboro Municipal Ordinances are scheduled for approval in the next council meeting.
City Councilman Keith Smith discusses his support for the Tourism Grant for the upcoming Bass Tournament.
Discussion regarding mowers for Cemetery Department, Agenda Item 3, added to agenda without council approval, not listed on agenda. Cost for 3 mowers, $12,500, trade in for old mowers $1750.
Council Member Patrick Stewart discusses the new Veterans Park Ball Field, he says the new sports field complex will greatly benefit Scottsboro.
Left to Right - Chief Dawe; Senator Livingston; Representative Haynes; Officer Roney;
Officer McGhee, Capt. Godfrey (photos by G.Morgan)
According to Senator Livingston, an announcement will be made in Montgomery Thursday if Officers have been selected for the Alabama Medal of Honor for risking their lives to save the life of a woman trapped in a burning vehicle.
Senator Livingston presents award to Officer Roney.
Senator Livingston presents award to Officer McGhee
Photo right to left - Mrs. Julie Buko Gentry , Scottsboro Board of Education President; Dr. Jose Reyes, Superintendent of Scottsboro City Schools. (photo by G. Morgan)
AGENDA - STUDENT AWARDS
STUDENT AWARDS
PHOTOS (by G. Morgan)
Transportation Employee Award
AGENDA ITEMS II and III
Video Agenda Items II, III, IV
The short of it -
Brownwood will be closed after this school year. Students will be consolidated
into Nelson Collins and Caldwell Schools. Dr. Reyes stated, in an impromptu
Press Briefing afterwards, that the consolidation would save between $300 to
$500 thousand dollars per annum.
Security will be upgraded
at all schools, with active video monitors in 4 separate undisclosed, secure
locations to cover all school entrances. Special "key" access will be
implemented at all entrances with communications systems for folks who do not
have a keyed access. The Junior High will incorporate special fencing with
gated access.
Dr. Reyes stated he will
be releasing a letter to the community in the near future regarding the Schools
Consolidation now that the school board has approved the action. Dr. Reyes
discusses schools consolidation, Feb 4, 2018 in the below video. At this
link, Scottsboro Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes discusses schools safety and security: http://www.scottsboroschools.net/home
Dr. Jose Reyes, on
Scottsboro City Schools System Consolidation
